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VaultWell vs SPV Secret Photo Vault
SPV is an iPhone and iPad photo vault that stores files on the device. How it compares with VaultWell.
Checked against each app's App Store listing in October 2026. App stores change, so check the current listing before deciding. If something here is out of date, we want to fix it.
At a glance
| Question | VaultWell | SPV Secret Photo Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Phones | iPhone and iPad | iPhone and Android |
| Account | Purchases run through your Apple account; no app account | No account |
| Unlock | PIN, Face ID or Touch ID | A path per vault |
| Where files are kept | On the device; the developer says no servers are involved | On the device; encrypted backup files you keep |
| Uninstall | Deleting the app erases all photos and data; export first | Encrypted backups restore on any phone |
| Encryption | Not named in the listing | Argon2id and AES-GCM, key tied to the phone's hardware |
| Price | Free with subscriptions: weekly $3.99, yearly $39.99 | Not yet set |
Where VaultWell is different
- Works on iPhone and Android.
- Encrypted backups you can restore to a new phone.
- Several separate vaults and a duress option.
Where SPV Secret Photo Vault is better
- A simpler app with a clear export step before you uninstall.
Which to choose
Choose SPV Secret Photo Vault if one of its strengths matters most to you. Choose VaultWell if you want a named encryption design, several separate vaults, recovery phrases, and the same app on iPhone and Android.